Hi Reddit!
My name is Dr. Abie Mendelsohn, a board-certified laryngologist (or voice surgeon). Back before 2017, a tracheal shave (chondrolaryngoplasty) required an incision directly on the neck, which left a visible scar, risking significant questions about achieving the necessary goals. Additionally, the safety rates and lack of success (complete removal of the Adam’s Apple) continued to plague tracheal shave surgeons.
With these major issues in mind, I developed a ground breaking technique called the Scar-less Tracheal Shave. Instead of a neck incision, I perform the procedure through a 1 inch cut inside the mouth (along the inner lower lip), which hides all external signs of the surgeon creating for a smooth, natural-looking neck profile without the classic horizontal line.
I’m here to discuss the anatomy of this critically important procedure, combining this surgery with vocal feminization surgery, the recovery process, the evolution of gender-affirming surgeries, or anything else you’re curious about regarding surgeries of the voice box.
Proof: https://imgur.com/a/kqfkHhz
I’ll be answering questions starting at 10am PST. Ask me anything!
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